Lynn reviewed The antiquary by Sir Walter Scott (Oxford world's classics)
Review of 'The antiquary' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
It's been quite some time since I've read a classic novel; I had forgotten what a pleasure it is to become lost in a way of thinking - and writing - that has not survived the advent of television. It took me a bit to get into it, perhaps because I'm out of practice. But the story is charming and Scott's observations on the absurdities of life are laced with humour, and I was soon caught up in the tale. I thoroughly enjoyed this and highly recommend it to anyone who can still enjoy pre-twentieth century literature.
It's been quite some time since I've read a classic novel; I had forgotten what a pleasure it is to become lost in a way of thinking - and writing - that has not survived the advent of television. It took me a bit to get into it, perhaps because I'm out of practice. But the story is charming and Scott's observations on the absurdities of life are laced with humour, and I was soon caught up in the tale. I thoroughly enjoyed this and highly recommend it to anyone who can still enjoy pre-twentieth century literature.
